Describe the organisational design of Southwest Airlines as well as their most important control systems strategy-wise, biggest human resources issues, any relevant factors that come about from their cultural environment and the impact they’ve had on carrying out the strategy of the Airline. Assess the fit, or lack thereof, between the mission and strategy of Southwest Airlines, looking at organizational components that are the most vital to carrying out the strategy. Do they complement or detract? Why? Your answer should take the form of an official business report for the Board.
Consider the effects of the independent transactions
Problem 2 (15 Points) Consider the effects of the independent transactions, a through d, on a company’s balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of stockholders’ equity. a. Services were performed for cash. b. Inventory was purchased for cash. c. Wages were accrued at the end of the period. d. Rent was paid in cash. Complete the table below to explain the effects and financial statement linkages. Use “+” to indicate the account increases and “-” to indicate the account decreases. a. b. c. d. Balance sheet Cash Noncash assets Total liabilities Contributed capital Retained earnings Other equity Statement of cash flows Operating cash flow Investing cash flow Financing cash flow Income statement Revenues Expenses Net earnings Statement of stockholders’ equity Contributed capital Retained earnings
Discuss opportunities for green jobs in Arizona
Analyze the Doctrine of Respondeat Superio
A grocery clerk brought a woman that had gone into labor to the hospital, using the grocery store’s vehicle. The woman arrived at the hospital in time, but the employee ran over Mr. Melnick’s dog. Melnick came to the store to complain to the manager. Discuss the case. Answer the following questions in your response: 1 Analyze the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior. 2 What factors are considered in determining whether a particular act is subject to Respondeat Superior? 3 In the scenario, what tort is being used by the plaintiff? 4 What defenses are available to the defendant? In responding to the question be sure to: Analyze the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior. Discuss the factors considered in determining whether an employer will be liable for an Employee’s actions. Evaluate the tort in the given scenario. Discuss the defenses available to the employer under Respondeat Superior
Maibrit's Bike's began operations in April 2017
Problem 5 (30 Points) (Maibrit’s Bike’s began operations in April 2017 and had the following transactions. a) Owner invested $120,000 cash and a truck worth $36,000 in exchange for stock. b) Paid $84,000 cash for 6 months’ rent. c) Purchased $300,000 of bicycle inventory on credit. d) Sold bicycles for cash of $507,000. The cost of the bikes sold was $180,000. e) Sold and invoiced bicycles to a client for $95,400. The cost of the bikes sold was $48,000. f) Paid $90,000 cash for an advertising campaign in connection with Tour de France. The campaign will run over the next two of months. g) Paid $24,000 in cash for supplies to have on hand for bike repairs. h) Collected $60,000 from accounts receivable. i) Paid for bikes purchased on credit in Transaction cabove. j) Paid cash dividends of $3,000. k) Received $6,000 cash from a customer as a deposit for a custom bicycle to be built. Required: Record each transaction a) through k) in the financial statements effects template, below. need to know how each of these transactions will effect the balance sheet and income statement. Balance sheet: Is it a cash asset, non-cash asset, liability, contributed capital, or earned capital? Does it effect the balance sheet as a positive or negative transaction? Income statement: Is the transaction considered revenue, expenses, or net income? Does it effect the income statement as a positive or negative transaction? At the end of April, the following information is available: i. At the end of April, $19,200 supplies remained on hand. ii. Rent paid in Transaction b is for a lease that began on April 1. iii. At the end of April, one-third of the advertising campaign in Transaction f was completed. iv. The truck is expected to be used for five years (60 months). v. The custom bicycle in Transaction k was built and delivered to the customer on April 30. Balance sheet: Is it a cash asset, non-cash asset, liability, contributed capital, or earned capital? Does it effect the balance sheet as a positive or negative transaction? Income statement: Is the transaction considered revenue, expenses, or net income? Does it effect the income statement as a positive or negative transaction?
Business Level Strategies: Komatsu Company
What business-level strategies are presently being employed by the competitors of the Komatsu Company (komatsu.com). Some questions to support this analysis: What is the strategic approach of competitors of Komatsu? How do the competitors utilize various strategic means to serve customers and pursue profitability? How are those competitors similar and different in their strategic approaches?
The Oil and Gas Industry
The year 2007 marked another tumultuous year in the oil and gas industry, that included continued efforts from oil-producing countries like Kazakhstan, Russia, and Venezuela to exert greater control over their resources (i.e., economic nationalism, major technological advances in offshore drilling, Chinese firms acquiring exploration rights at record high prices, ongoing strife in Sudan, Nigeria, Chad, and other major oil exporting nations, continued heated discussion about global warming and nonhydrocarbon sources of energy, and near $100 per barrel crude prices. All of this came amid predictions that the global demand for energy would increase by 40 percent by 2030, which many experts believed was not sustainable. The cases analysis includes: A summary of the salient points of the case. Answers to the following questions: What opportunities and threats do the players in the industry face? What are the keys to success in the industry? Perform a comparative competitive analysis of ExxonMobil and its competitors. What options does ExxonMobil have?
Markum Enterprises is considering permanently
Markum Enterprises is considering permanently adding an additional $71 million of debt to its capital structure.? Markum’s corporate tax rate is 38%. a.Absent personal? taxes, what is the value of the interest tax shield from the new? debt? b. If investors pay a tax rate of 45% on interest? income, and a tax rate of 30% on income from dividends and capital? gains, what is the value of the interest tax shield from the new? debt?
Favored stock
Favored stock will pay a dividend this year of $3.50 per share. Its dividend yield is 21%. At what price is the stock selling?(Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Preferred Products has issued preferred stock with an annual dividend of $8.16 that will be paid in perpetuity. a.If the discount rate is 12.00%, at what price should the preferred sell? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) b. At what price should the stock sell 1 year from now?(Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) c. What is the dividend yield, the capital gains yield, and the expected rate of return of the stock?(Enter your answers as a whole percent.)
Pitney Bowes: Employer Health Strategy
Read the case “Pitney Bowes: Employer Health Strategy” from the Harvard Business School, by Michael E. Porter and Jennifer Baron, February 24, 2009. a) Why was Pitney Bowes spending so much on employee health at a time when most organizations were cutting health benefits? b) How did the company’s health and wellness programs add value? c) Evaluate the company’s approach to selecting and designing a health plan, and pharmacy benefits. d) How would you improve the company’s plan? What challenges and constraints must be addressed?